A variety of benefits from the classical work: al-Ibānah al-Ṣughrá detailed and reflected upon. The benefits range from issues pertaining to the Islamic methodology, the merits and hallmarks of student of knowledge and the steadfastness of the Salaf in clinging to the truth at all costs. From the '18 Toronto seminar, The Methodology of the Salaf in Times of Fitnah.

Examples of how the Companions encountered differing and fitnah, how Ahl al-Sunnah are indeed tried and tested and the importance of holding fast to the Book and the Sunnah - for there is no escaping the trials that befall a person or a community.

Ustādh Abū Ḥakīm gives a wonderful reminder concerning the importance of fearing Allāh and clinging to the Qurʾān and the Sunnah, and calling others to this guidance regardless of what fitan may befall.

An encouraging lesson on the blessings of guidance and the pure fruits that it bears. Ustādh Abu Ḥakīm mentions three categories of people and their reality. Additionally, numerous accounts of the Salaf are mentioned offering advice on cultivating oneself and utilising time wisely. The lecture builds upon a theme discussed by Ustādh Abū Idrīs in his khuṭbah, actions being based upon correct knowledge and action, the outcome of guidance. From the '18 Toronto seminar, The Methodology of the Salaf in Times of Fitnah.

A lecture that took place at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID) in 2006, discussing the prophecy of the Messenger, Muḥammad (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam), regarding the group known as al-Khawārij, their legacy and tribulation for the Ummah.